Review Board Refuses 640 Acres as Forest Reserve
The Daviess county board of review asked State Forester R F Wilcox to study forest lands in Daviess county to decide if 640 acres near Ragtown should be taxed as forest reserve at $1 per acre. If the lands are approved, the milling company Evans would face a drop in assessed value from about 27 900 to around 10 000.
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Daviess County
Board of Review
Evans Milling Company
Indianapolis
Ragtown
Investige
Washington, Bogard
Sthéle
Edward D. Evans
Washington Township
Steele Township
Bogard Township
Evans
Moren
Nashville woman confesses to strangling grocer in dope-ring case
Ruth Gambill told police in Nashville Tennessee that she killed Dorsey Lunn a grocery salesman eighteen months ago to protect gangsters who allegedly used her to lure him to drink. She said Lunn knew too much about a drug operation and that she choked him while he was drunk.
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Ruth Gambill
Nashville, Tenn
Dorsey Lunn
Lunn
Hoover Spends Day Fishing and Studying Speech
President Hoover spent a day at his Rapidan camp near Orange Virginia fishing and preparing for a speaking tour. He drove from Washington the previous evening and planned final edits on addresses for the Lincoln memorial dedication in Springfield Illinois and other forthcoming events in Indianapolis and Ohio.
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Orange
Hoover
West
Lincoln Memorial
Springfield
Ill
Indianapolis
Ohio
White House
Washington
Weather and local notes from a stormy Illinois day
An array of brief items from yesterday include a car with a large box on its bumper, people seeking shelter in a ditch during a wind and rain storm in Illinois, a car overturning in strong wind, comments on The Farmer's Prayer in the Democrat, a misdirected telephone conversation, a peach thinning worker noting an abundance of peaches, a boy with a home made bow chasing wild animals, children heading to a matinee, upcoming wheat reaping activity, and unusually large raindrops during the storm.
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Illinois
Democrat
Vane horse image tied to former city racehorse claim
A reader states the vane horse on the Burch aioe represents a racing stallion once owned years ago by Mayor McCarty pb. The note asserts a personal memory linking local iconography to the mayoral horse ownership in the past.
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Burch Aioe
McCarty Pb
Golfers to Play Vincennes Sunday in Inter-City Meet
Washington golfers will stage their first inter-city tournament Sunday at Vincennes. Local players urged to join the trip. the event begins promptly at 1:30 PM with many already signaling participation.
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Washington
Vincennes
Man Slugged, Left Near Lebanon on U.S. Route 52
In Lebanon Indiana on June 13 a man about 22 believed to be Albert Simons of Los Angeles was found critically wounded on U S Route 52 after being assaulted by robbers who struck him in the head and threw him from a car. The name Albert Simons appeared on his shirt and shoes.
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Lebanon
Ind
Albert Simons
Los Angeles
Here
Freddie King Hospitalized After Minor Operation
Freddie King of 309 North Meridian Street underwent a minor operation at the local hospital today and remains a patient under treatment.
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Freddie King
North Meridian Street
Theater Is Music Hall in Boston Lancaster Theater
The Boston Lancaster Theater, a North End movie house, spends 5000 to 6000 dollars yearly on a novel cultural program. It funds musical education for deserving North End children showing talent and provides choral training for about 100 other youngsters.
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Boston
Lancaster Theater
Canadian Scientist Reports Weather Forecasts In India
A Canadian scientist asserts accuracy of weather forecasts in India over the previous six months, detailing regional conditions and forecast reliability across diverse Indian locales. The claim highlights cross country forecasting insights and methodological notes on data sources and validation.
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Canada
India
Open fighting at Kinloch mine sparks train derailment
Pittsburgh June 13. Open fighting between rival miners unions erupts as a train carrying strike breakers for Kinloch mine is stoned after a tie is placed across tracks. Windows shattered. three men injured as state police clash with strikers along the line amid efforts to settle two weeks of walkouts.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Kinloch
State Vilce
Civil War veteran Anton Klein dies in Ireland home
Anton Klein aged 84, Civil War veteran, died at his daughter Josephine's home in Ireland at 10 Friday morning. He leaves four daughters Alois Schwenk and Andrew Kinger’s wives, a son, two sisters, and two nieces in Evansville and Louisville. Services are set for 4:30 Monday morning at St Marys Church in Ireland.
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Jasper
Jane
Anton Klein
Josephine
Ireland
Alois Schwenk
Andrew Kinger
Missinnie Klein
Evansville
St . Nichols Eyl
Louisville
St. Mary’s Church
Camp cook dies of burns at Stone Fort railroad camp
Harrisburg reports a construction cook at a railboat camp near Stone Fort died from burns after an oil stove exploded while preparing dinner last night. Mrs. Ellis Moody, 23, of Trimble Tennessee, was identified by officials and her body was sent to Trimble for burial.
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Harrisburg
Ellis Moody
Trimble
Tenn
Stone Fort
Here
Wheatland Colored Resident Dies at Home After Illness
Virgil Benedict colored aged 39 dies at his Wheatland home after a pneumonia fever illness last evening at 7 50. Survived by his wife and four small children. Benedict was a World War veteran. Funeral services to be announced.
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Virgil Benedict
Wheatland
Benedict
Dies of Wound in Attempted Robbery at Station
Sullivan Indiana June 13 John McDay 16 of Dayton Ohio died in hospital after being shot by G W Hall during a failed attempt to break locks on sheet silver pumps to fill the fuel tank of their stolen auto The youths Moris Young 15 of Dayton and J W Pickett 17 of Detroit were involved The three had been in a stolen car last week and tried to flee with another auto after the shooting
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Sullivan
Ind
John McDay
Yton
Ohio
McDay
G. W. Hall
Dayton
Fred Sullivan Recovering Fast After Detroit Operation
Fred Sullivan, a local youth, and his trio remained safe after surgery in Detroit last evening and are recovering well. He is expected to leave the hospital this week.
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Fred Sullivan
Detroit
Second Diary of Girl Found by Detectives
New York reports the discovery of a second diary detailing Starr Faithfull s love affairs up to her death. Investigators call it of overwhelming importance as it strengthens the murder theory. Nassau county DA Elvin E Edwards leads the probe.
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New York
Starr Faithfull
Greenwich Village
Faithfull
Elvin E. Edwards
Nassau County
Miss Faithfull
Terre Haute Editor Killed In Automobile Crash
Terre Haute Ind June 13 Glenn Kuykenball 33 linotype operator for the Terre Haute Star was killed when the auto he rode in overturned. His head was crushed beneath the vehicle in the accident today.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Glenn Kuykenball
Stretter Confined at Home With Rheumatism
Bert Streeter, ex-city councilman and current Eastside Park superintendent, remains homebound due to rheumatism affecting his mobility and daily activities.
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Stretter
Bert Streeter
Eastside Park
J Hamilton Lewis to address demos in Gary dinner
J Hamilton Lewis of the Indiana Democratic Editorial Association will address a dinner and meeting in Gary on June 26. Democrat leaders announced the event in Gary today.
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Hamilton Lewis
Demos
Intiomelan
Jans
J, Hamilton Lewis
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association
Gary
Crop Prospects Lifted by Good Weather in Indiana
Lafayette June 13 Favorable spring weather has boosted crop prospects to near historic highs as of June 1. Wheat condition rose to 97 percent of normal with yield up to 18.5 bushels per acre and an indicated production of 31.45 million bushels. Rye, oats, and hay show above-average conditions, while fruit crops also improve with apples at 85 percent, peaches 87 percent, and pears 78 percent of normal. Milk production hits seven-year high at 24.9 pounds per cow, with labor demand steady but labor supply increasing to 176 workers per 100 farm jobs.
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Lafayette
Ind
M. M. Justin
Purdue University Agricultural ‘Experiment Station
Drouth
Missing Betsy Wardwell Found Traveling With Father
In South Bend Indiana on June 13 Betsy Wardwell was located en route with her father to Watertown New York after disappearing on June 2. Wardwell dressed as a boy said she had the best time and indicated she had lost her friend G Reed during a recent outing in Ohio.
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South Bend
Ind
Betsy Wardwell
Watertown
N. Y
Miss Wardwell
Gary
Call Gary
New York
Reform of charitable trusts discussed by state official
The article cites State official Henry G. Leslie advocating closer scrutiny and public access for charity operations and receipts. It also mentions abolition plans for Fort Ringgid, a U.S. Army post on the Rio Grand, with officers pointed out by Lieut. Robert E. Lee.
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Arry G. Leslie
Leslie
of Wrior
Andy x
Heg
Fort Ringggid
U. S. Army
Rio Gran
Theu- 2
Robert
E. Lee
Indiana Governor Hoover Indiana Republic Association Dinner
An observed excerpt notes Mrs Hoover and Governor Hoover dining with the Indiana Republic Association. The event includes a breakfast, remarks by Governor Hoover and Leslie, and a farm scene featuring cereal and cream.
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Indiana
Ind
Fent
Hoover
Leslie Here
Tuessent
Indiana Republic Association
Storms Leave Ind. Regions Damaged With High Winds
Vincennes reports severe wind damage from a late Friday storm. Wheat losses were minimal due to dry ground, with most grain expected to recover. Evansville endured a lightning strike inflicting sizable home damage on the Dréter family. Temperatures plummeted from 88 to 70 in an hour. Southern Indiana wheat crop suffered extensive harm across Warrick Gibson and Posey counties.
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Vincennes
Ind
Evansville
Tri- State
Deamage
Albert C. Dréter
Hogue Road
Warrick
Gibson
Posey
John T.huh
Vanderburgh
Hull
Madisonville
Princeton
Wiliam Denzer
St. Joseph. Avenue
Capone’s Grip Thought Broken by Indictment
Government attorneys and investigators declared Capone and 68 followers charged with liquor crimes had broken the Capone gang’s reign of lawlessness. U S Attorney Johnson announced Capone need not post a new bond on the liquor indictment, noting Capone previously posted $59 000 bail on income tax evasion charges.
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Chicago
Scarface
al Capone
Capone
U. S
George E. Q. Johnson
Fine meeting of the C of C in Washington
Washingtons Chamber of Commerce held a meeting Friday night in the new rooms above the Golden Peacock store. Officers named include President C A Kidwell and Secretary Harry V Hyatt. Committee chairs cover retail education agriculture professional financial manufacturing transportation labor. A drive for membership was approved to strengthen the local business community.
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Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Golden Peacock
Reorganized Chamber of Commerce
C. A. Kidwell
Ben Allen
J. Watts Ward
Harry V. Hyatt
S. S. Scott
John Shipp
Clifford Shanks
W. M. Young
George Krempp
W. C. Baker
Leo Hoefling
Ralph Hastings
Rolla Gines
C. A
Dieeat
Herry V. Hyett
First Communion Set At St Mary Church
At 7:30 mass tomorrow St Marys church will host first Holy Communion for Walter Smith William Smith Edward Ja Donald Krup Clarence Riester John Kidd Marie Haag Kathleen Helen McCord Betty Turk Dolores Sprau Mildred Lenz. Also noted is a purported world long motor service between Juba Nile steamship terminals and Cape Town, a journey of weeks.
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St. Mary's Church
Walter Smith
William Smith
Edward Ja Donald Krup
Clarence R. Riester
John Kidd
Marie B. A
Rosemary Haag
Kathleen
Helen “McCord
Betty Jean Turk
Dolores Sprauer
Mildred Lenz
Cape Town
Cannelburg Man Hospitalized After Major Car Crash
A Cannelburg resident named Bay Seal remained hospitalized after a serious vehicle collision in Daviess County this morning. The incident drew local responders to the scene and authorities are investigating the cause.
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Cannelburg
Daviess County
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